It was only a matter of time before Panini America was able to produce its first cards of Kevin Durant in a Golden State Warriors uniform
and the company chose to utilize its exclusive athlete to kick off its 2016-17 Panini Instant collection.

Available for just a short 24-hour window, the new set of on-demand cards have several numbered variations,
including a facsimile signature option, which is a new concept for the brand.

While the Durant signing is undeniably the biggest free agent move of the off-season, 2016-17 Panini Instant
turns the spotlight on some of the other big transactions in the coming days with cards depicting players such
as Dwyane Wade, Derrick Rose, and Pau Gasol.

The second card in the 2016-17 Panini Instant series pays tribute to the recently-retired Tim Duncan.

Additional changes coming for Panini Instant’s basketball offering will include new numbered variations limited
to 10 and 50 copies which join the established options numbered to one, five, or 25.

Collectors wishing to purchase multiples can now get 10 copies if they wish.

Previously, the choices were one or five cards. It should also be noted that those wishing to add the facsimile option
for their 2016-17 Panini Instant NBA cards will have to purchase a numbered card and there is an additional charge to do so.

The company also revealed via its blog that more NBA-related Instant cards are on the way
and will cover this summer’s NBA Rookie Photo Shoot and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction cerem

Carrying over from the debut that saw real-time cards for the 2016 NBA Finals, 2016-17 Panini Instant looks
to the new season with major offseason moments

like retirements, trades or free-agent signings—exclusively through the Panini Online Store.

Most notably, Kevin Durant's move to the Golden State Warriors and Tim Duncan's retirement help usher in the new set.
It also provides detailed coverage of the regular season, playoffs and NBA Finals.

While the 2016-17 Panini Instant cards largely follow the same model established by earlier releases
in the Panini Instant line, several changes were applied.

Parallels numbered to 50 and ten were added for each card at the onset, but most of the later issues came
as just base, Blue (#/25) and Black (1/1) versions.

There are also limited Autograph parallels for select cards.

Although each 2016-17 Panini Instant card is normally only sold
for a 24-hour period, the parallels remain up until they all sell.

2016-17 Panini Instant features the same price points of previous sets with $9.99
for individual base cards and higher amounts for the numbered parallels.